Saudi eLeagues 2026 Launches With $1M+ Prize Pool
The Saudi Esports Federation, the national body regulating esports and gaming in Saudi Arabia, has launched the 2026 Saudi eLeagues season with a total prize pool exceeding USD 1 million (about SAR 4,000,000) across all competitions.
The season is organized into four main products. Saudi eLeague Elite features top-tier professional competition across 10 titles, including Rainbow Six Siege X, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, PUBG Mobile, Rocket League, VALORANT, EAFC26, Fortnite, Warzone, Overwatch 2 and Apex Legends. Saudi eLeagues Challenger focuses on player development across 6 titles such as Dota 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, League of Legends, COD Mobile, Counter-Strike 2 and eFootball.
The women's professional circuit, now branded Yalla Saudi eLeague Women, runs across four titles: Overwatch 2, VALORANT, EAFC26 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. A dedicated Saudi Fighting League product also caters to the fighting game community.
A season-long Cross-Game Club Championship allows clubs to collect points from all league tournaments, with the top club earning a grand prize of USD 270,000 (about SAR 1,012,500) at season's end.
Yalla Group Limited has been appointed Official Event Partner for the season and presenting partner of the women's league. The partnership covers the delivery and operation of the 2026 competitions, along with a structured Talent Development Program run with the Saudi Esports Academy to train and mentor Saudi players.
For the growing community of gamers across Riyadh, Jeddah and beyond, the expanded season means more competitive opportunities and clearer pathways into professional play. Registration and communication for federation events continue to be handled through the federation's own official digital channels and event platforms.
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